GMB union, the trade union representing Amazon workers in the UK, has today responded to the news that Amazon has reached a company value of $2 trillion for the first time. [1]
Amanda Gearing, GMB Senior Organiser, said:
“As Amazon bosses are no doubt popping champagne corks to celebrate the news, Amazon workers are being treated with contempt.
“They’ve thrown everything at busting attempts by workers to build a better life and win a union
“But Amazon workers themselves are fighting back to get what they deserve.
“Here in Coventry, next week Amazon workers will begin voting in a historic and legally binding vote on union recognition. [2]
“Amazon bosses had better put their glasses down for a moment and remember that this $2 trillion was created on the backs of Amazon workers themselves”.
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Media enquiries: GMB Press Office on 07958 156846 or at press.office@gmb.org.uk
Notes to Editors:
[2] https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/amazon-union-recognitions-vote-process-begins
